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Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

 
Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane) from near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39999
Mineral:Opal (var. Fire Opal Hydrophane)
Locality:near Mezezo, Shewa (also Shoa or Showa) Plateau, Amhara, Ethiopia
Description:Superb oval cabochon of flesh-colored precious opal with brilliant green-red-orange internal fire (play of colors) running throughout the opal in dense spotted patterns sometimes called Leopard-skin Opal. Hydrophane opal requires no storage in water. Total weight 12.06 carats
Overall Size:29x22x6 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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